Recently while discussing cars with another gent, he mentioned he has 4 acres sitting dormant and would love to have some sort of garage for car enthusiasts. 

I have been an investment enthusiast of sorts for a couple of years now, and I am finding the world of real estate investment absolutely fascinating. 

US real estate puchased, professionally managed and assambled in REIT portfolios or other secirities backed by physical assets and collecting income produces returns well above prime rate.In a downturn, hold ground, grub, gas, guns, and gold.

So my question to you, is, would you risk extending the same offer (post-posession) with a strict addendum to try to get the deal, or would you stick to your guns and lean towards the fact it will most likely turn into an issue after all is said and done? 

Tim that's  wonderful you are so enthusiastic and already on the road to success with a business.I started out reading the weekend landlord by Summey & Dawson it helped and worked

No one is putting a gun to your head to take their deals, you just have to be smart and do your due diligence as with any other deal in real estate.I'm also reading rich dad poor dad at the moment.

I'm a newbie REI enthusiast wanting to learn!!  

No chooses to live in a high crime, low rent area where gun shots are accepted as normal background noise. 

gun prior to work starting; then I know exactly where the lead is and where it has to come out/be encapsulated.  

It is quite refreshing to meet other enthusiastic real estate investors!